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Will exercise affect insulin sensitivity in diabetes?
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Yes: Exercise will help your body to process energy and increase your cell's sensitivity to insulin.
Answered 7/3/2015
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Yes: Yes! exercise makes you more sensitive to your insulin, that is why it is a great idea for diabetics (and everyone) to exercise regularly!
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